21. Which is the first Indian company to surpass USD 200 billion in market capitalisation mark?
[A] TCS
[B] RIL
[C] IOCL
[D] NTPC
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Correct Answer: B [RIL]
Notes:
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has become the first Indian company to surpass USD 200 billion in market capitalisation. The RIL had market capitalisation of Rs.15.3 trillion (USD 208 billion).
RIL is followed by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) with market capitalization of Rs 8.75 trillion (USD 119 billion). RIL is the 40th most valuable firm globally.
22. What is the name of the social activist and Arya Samaj Leader who has passed away recently?
[A] Swami Agnivesh
[B] Narendra Kumar Swain
[C] Govind Swarup
[D] Kesavananda Bharati
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Correct Answer: A [Swami Agnivesh]
Notes:
Veteran Social activist and former Haryana MLA Swami Agnivesh has recently passed away in Delhi, after he was suffering from liver cirrhosis.
Swami Agnivesh was considered as a revolutionary leader of Arya Samaj and had led a campaign against bonded labour and female foeticide. He was also an advocate for the dialogue between religions.
23. Which Indian state has been ranked as the best performer in the States’ Start-up Ranking Framework 2019 of DPIIT?
[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Gujarat
[C] Kerala
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has recently released the States’ Start-up Ranking Framework 2019.
As per the ranking, Gujarat has been named as the best performer among states and Andaman & Nicobar Islands has been named as the best performer in the category of Union Territory. Karnataka and Kerala emerged as the Top performers. The framework is based on 7 broad reform areas.
24. Which state has launched ‘Piggery Mission’ to reduce the import of pork?
[A] Assam
[B] Meghalaya
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Meghalaya]
Notes:
Meghalaya government has recently launched Piggery Mission with an outlay of Rs 200 Crore. The biggest piggery project aims to reduce the annual import of pork worth Rs 150 Crore.
Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has launched the project. National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has partnered with Meghalaya to implement the ‘Meghalaya State Piggery Mission’.
25. Which regulator in India is set to revamp its IT infrastructure network and communication systems?
[A] RBI
[B] NABARD
[C] SEBI
[D] IRDAI
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Correct Answer: C [SEBI]
Notes:
Security and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed to revamp its IT infrastructure network and communication systems.
Also, SEBI has proposed to have a centralised control over its network. In this regard, SEBI has shortlisted 8 companies which includes Bharti Airtel, Wipro, TCS, HP, IBM, NTT India, Orange Business Services India Technology and Sify Technologies.
26. Post Brexit, UK signed its first economic partnership agreement with which country?
[A] India
[B] USA
[C] Japan
[D] China
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Correct Answer: C [Japan]
Notes:
The United Kingdom (UK) has entered into an Economic Partnership Agreement with Japan.
This partnership is seen as a historic move, since this is the first trade agreement signed by the UK post Brexit. The agreement is said to foster trade between the two countries by about 15 billion Euros.
27. Which Indian institution has developed “Disinfectant spray for surface application”?
[A] AIIMS
[B] Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology
[C] Indian Medical Association
[D] Indian Council for Agricultural Research
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Correct Answer: B [Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology]
Notes:
The Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology (IPFT) has successfully developed a “Disinfectant spray for surface application”.
The alcohol based “Disinfectant Spray” for the surface applications contains botanical anti-microbials which would prevent various diseases caused by bacteria and virus. IPFT is an autonomous Institution under the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers.
28. The Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC) functions under which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of MSME
[B] Ministry of Textiles
[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[D] Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Textiles]
Notes:
The Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC) was established by the Ministry of Textiles in 1982, to promote export of Carpets and other allied Products from India.
Recently, CEPC was in news as the organization has announced a three-day virtual Buyer-Seller Meet. The programme is to focus on Australia and adjoining countries, as India is the biggest exporter of handmade carpets to those countries.
29. Which Indian personality has been named as the first Indian celebrity voice of Amazon’s Alexa?
[A] Nawazuddin Siddique
[B] Amitabh Bachchan
[C] Aamir Khan
[D] Sachin Tendulkar
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Correct Answer: B [Amitabh Bachchan]
Notes:
Amazon India has recently confirmed that the Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan will become the first Indian celebrity whose voice will feature on the Alexa voice assistant.
The company is to add the voice of the actor as a paid upgrade and that will be added through the Alexa Skills interface. His voice would be used in notifications about weather, jokes and advices, as a part of attracting customers.
30. Which racing driver has won the Tuscan Grand Prix Tournament?
[A] Lewis Hamilton
[B] Sebastien Vettel
[C] Max Verstappen
[D] Charles Leclerc
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Correct Answer: A [Lewis Hamilton]
Notes:
British Racing Driver Lewis Hamilton has recently clinched his 90th Formula One win after winning the Tuscan Grand Prix Tournament.
Valtteri Bottas reaced within 1.1 seconds of Hamilton and finished second while Red Bull driver Alexander Albon finished third and clinched his first career podium. Hamilton can equal Schumacher’s record of victories at the Russian Grand Prix, as he is one win behind Schumacher.
